Marcy Kaptur Urges Americans To 'Lower The Temperature' And Combat Political Extremism

In House floor remarks on Wednesday, Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) spoke about current political tensions.

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00:00one minute. Mr. Speaker, it's time for Americans to lower the temperature. Political extremism

00:06and dangerous divisions among Americans are causes for serious reflection. As inexplicable

00:15hate is spewed out, my gratitude goes out to law enforcement in all forms working across

00:21the clock to keep our Great Lakes communities and nations safe. Yet rising gun violence,

00:27drugs, and outlandish behaviors such as cars driving on the turnpike at 90 miles an hour

00:34remain as fallout from the pandemic. They must be addressed. The heroic police deputies in Minnesota

00:41who addressed a deranged extreme perpetrator did their job. We applaud them for their brains and

00:47valor. Restoring some calm to America is not a Democrat nor Republican challenge, it's an American

00:53challenge. And I welcome the suggestion of Sophie and Colin Hortman, children of slain Minnesota

00:59State House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark. In their children's words, if you would like

01:04to honor the memory of Mark and Melissa, please consider the following. Plant a tree. Visit a local

01:10park and make use of their amenities, especially a bike trail. Pet a dog. A golden retriever is ideal,

01:18but any will do. Tell your loved ones a cheesy dad joke and laugh about it. Bake something. Break bread for

01:26Mark or a cake for Melissa and share it with someone like your local firefighters. Try a new hobby. Enjoy

01:33learning something new. Stand up for what you believe in, especially if that thing is justice and peace.

01:40Mr. Speaker, I hope all listening today take this message to heart and I yield back.

01:45For what purpose is a gentleman from California seat recognition?

01:49Speaker, I say.

01:50Speaker, I say.